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Seven Passengers Burnt To Death Near Third Mainland Bridge In Car Accident

Seven Passengers Burnt To Death Near Third Mainland Bridge In Car Accident

Seven passengers have been confirmed killed after a commercial bus caught fire in Lagos on Sunday

At least five others were said to have sustained injuries in the tragic incident that occurred at Iyana Oworo, close to the Third Mainland Bridge.

 

 

 

The deceased comprises four females, two male adults and one male child.

The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) said there were 14 passengers in the ill-fated bus with registration number KJA 699 GY.

 

 

 

 

Dr Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu, Permanent Secretary of LASEMA, said the driver had some burns.

He added that three female adults involved in the incident were rushed to Gbagada General Hospital and that a male adult was attended to by the Lagos State Ambulance Service (LASAMBUS) at the scene.

 

 

 

“LASTMA officials at the scene have made arrangements to remove the burnt vehicle from the road,” Oke-Osanyintolu said.

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